Jessica Fox's Determined Comeback: Eyeing LA 2028 After Tumor Surgery

Australian canoeist Jessica Fox is unwavering in her commitment to defend her Olympic titles at the 2028 Los Angeles Games despite recent surgery to remove a kidney tumor. The surgery caused her to miss the world canoe slalom championships held in Penrith, her home base, but Fox remains optimistic.

The 31-year-old athlete is determined not to let this health setback deter her ambition to add more medals to her impressive haul. Speaking to Australian media at the world championships, she reiterated her goal of competing in the LA Olympics, emphasizing the importance of recovering and regaining physical strength.

Fox, who boasts 10 individual world titles since 2013, is viewed as the greatest slalom canoeist of all time. She plans to extend her preseason training to cover lost time and is excited about the next year's championships at Oklahoma City's Whitewater Center, the future Olympic venue.